

1984 · Film · 1h 51m
Drama
7.5 average
A quietly devastating Depression-era story of grit and improvised family that sneaks up on you and ends on grace.
What it is
In Depression-era Texas, a recently widowed mother struggles to keep her children and farm together while facing financial pressure, harsh weather, and racial violence. With help from a resourceful drifter, a blind boarder, and her sister, she learns to manage the land and build an unlikely community.
The feel
Grounded in reality·Not remotely funny·Emotionally heavy·Completely conventional
Heads up
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